---
product_id: 15140604
title: "Seymour Duncan Seth Lover - Neck - 4-conductor Nickel - Electric Guitar Pickup"
brand: "seymour duncan"
price: "VT54180"
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reviews_count: 12
category: "Seymour Duncan"
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# Vintage output humbucker Alnico 2 bar magnet Handmade in Santa Barbara Seymour Duncan Seth Lover - Neck - 4-conductor Nickel - Electric Guitar Pickup

**Brand:** seymour duncan
**Price:** VT54180
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Unlock your guitar’s vintage soul with Seymour Duncan’s Seth Lover Neck Pickup!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Seymour Duncan Seth Lover - Neck - 4-conductor Nickel - Electric Guitar Pickup by seymour duncan
- **How much does it cost?** VT54180 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- seymour duncan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted seymour duncan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Handcrafted Excellence:** Meticulously handmade in California by seasoned craftsmen ensuring top-tier sound quality.
- • **4-Conductor Versatility:** Enables coil-splitting and parallel wiring for dynamic tonal options and noise reduction.
- • **Premium Alnico 2 Magnet:** Softens high-end response for that signature vintage shimmer and piano-like percussive feel.
- • **Balanced Warmth & Clarity:** Smooth, articulate neck pickup delivering warm lows and sweet trebles for versatile playstyles.
- • **Classic Rock Tone Revived:** Transforms any guitar into a singing vintage rock machine with rich harmonic content.

## Overview

The Seymour Duncan Seth Lover Neck Pickup is a handcrafted, vintage-output humbucker featuring an Alnico 2 bar magnet and 4-conductor wiring. Designed to deliver a smooth yet articulate tone with warm lows and sweet trebles, it transforms solid body or semi-hollow guitars into classic rock powerhouses. Its nickel silver cover adds a unique piano-like percussive feel, making it a top choice for players seeking rich harmonic content and versatile tonal options.

## Description

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Review: The humbucker. - Personally, I don't have that much experience to compare, but I had ceramic humbuckers to swap in my good old RG guitar, so… any noticable changes? You bet. It has old school alnico II magnets plus much lower output. In the result it doesn't sound harsh anymore; on the contrary, it has sweet and lovely sound, even though a bit dark in this exact guitar (basswood body, 24 frets, bolt-on). Probably, flatwound strings add something up to the darker side too, so if you have another setup it should be brighter. Speaking about the purpose of the change, I wanted this guitar to have a jazzy character and I got it. Don't believe anyone who say things like «instrument like this should be used only for metal/rock/hip-hip/minecraft» -- your piece of wood should comfortable enough, that's it, and the genre is up to you. Check «jazz on jem autumn leaves» on youtube, if you have any doubts. All in all, I left the review because for the moment it has 3.5 stars just because some dude got the wrong model. I don't know why this happened, but this pickup don't deserve this rating because of the shop's fault. I got right model and it sounds perfect, all glassy in a single coil mode (there're two ways to get the single sound; the first is to «turn off» the other coil and the second is to run both coils in parallel saving noise-cancelling effect by the costs of max volume. I use the second method, if it helps you). ps. community says that this is one of the best PAFs available. speaking of SD's pickups, there are two more that people seem to love and often compare with the subj model: antiquity and '59 (sh-1n). also you should know that «Seth Lovers» are not wax potted, so they do have microphonic qualities (really nice for airy sounds, but could be a problem for some who use heavy gain). 59' has alnico V and wax-potting, antiquity is alnico II, no potting, brighter.
Review: Great improvement over the original, though the slightest of mismatches - Extremely easy to install. Wired up just like the original neck humbucker in my '95 MIM Tele Special. It's so much cleaner and more versatile. The original net pickup was terribly dirty and there was no out of it. At the same time it's response was flat and kind of boring. But, it was in such contrast to the sharpness of the bridge single coil that, with the Tele's 5-pos switch, it made for some very dynamic cooperation between to the two pickups. This new SD, while over all is miles ahead in every other way, some of the contrast is lost. But, in the end, I'm completely OK with giving that up for the improvement the SD has provided. If I had the chance, I do it again, no question. The only thing I really don't like about this pickup is that it looks so much like the original, hah. I guess I'll just have to prove that I swapped it out by playing it!

## Features

- The Seth Lover vintage output humbucker pickups are the perfect choice for players wanting to transform a solid body or semi hollow into a singing classic rock machine. Nothing but blue sky.
- The Seth Lover neck model gives you a smooth but articulate tone by striking the perfect balance of warm, full low-end and a nice sweet treble. The Alnico 2 bar magnet helps to smooth the high-end response, while the vintage output coils bring out this pickup’s rich harmonic content.
- Single notes will have that perfect singing quality, and the un-potted nickel silver cover creates an almost piano-like tone and percussive feel.
- Handmade in Santa Barbara, California: Seymour Duncan takes pride in designing and crafting our products to create the most amazing sound possible. That starts with providing an environment that attracts and retains our great team of engineers, product designers and craftsmen, many of whom have been with the company for decades.
- DCR Neck: 7.40, Magnet: Alnico 2, 1c Braided Shield Cable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003YTNFG0 |
| Back Material Type | nickel-plated copper |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,808 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #127 in Electric Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers |
| Body Material Type | Plastic |
| Brand Name | Seymour Duncan |
| Color | Nickel cover, 4c Braided Shield |
| Connector Type | 2.5mm jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (41) |
| Fretboard Material Type | not_applicable |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00800315000845 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Included Components | single conductor cable |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Instrument Size | Neck |
| Item Dimensions | 6 x 3 x 1 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Seymour Duncan |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ESD SH-55N-N4C |
| Material Type | Nickel |
| Model Number | 11101-20-Nc4c |
| Neck Material Type | not_applicable |
| Number of Strings | 35 |
| String Material Type | not_applicable |
| Top Material Type | not_applicable |
| UPC | 800315000845 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** nickel-plated copper
- **Body Material:** Plastic
- **Brand:** Seymour Duncan
- **Color:** Nickel cover, 4c Braided Shield
- **Fretboard Material Type:** not_applicable
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H
- **Hand Orientation:** Ambidextrous
- **Neck Material Type:** not_applicable
- **String Material Type:** not_applicable
- **Top Material Type:** not_applicable

## Images

![Seymour Duncan Seth Lover - Neck - 4-conductor Nickel - Electric Guitar Pickup - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41owoGV--eL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The humbucker.
*by J***M on August 1, 2019*

Personally, I don't have that much experience to compare, but I had ceramic humbuckers to swap in my good old RG guitar, so… any noticable changes? You bet. It has old school alnico II magnets plus much lower output. In the result it doesn't sound harsh anymore; on the contrary, it has sweet and lovely sound, even though a bit dark in this exact guitar (basswood body, 24 frets, bolt-on). Probably, flatwound strings add something up to the darker side too, so if you have another setup it should be brighter. Speaking about the purpose of the change, I wanted this guitar to have a jazzy character and I got it. Don't believe anyone who say things like «instrument like this should be used only for metal/rock/hip-hip/minecraft» -- your piece of wood should comfortable enough, that's it, and the genre is up to you. Check «jazz on jem autumn leaves» on youtube, if you have any doubts. All in all, I left the review because for the moment it has 3.5 stars just because some dude got the wrong model. I don't know why this happened, but this pickup don't deserve this rating because of the shop's fault. I got right model and it sounds perfect, all glassy in a single coil mode (there're two ways to get the single sound; the first is to «turn off» the other coil and the second is to run both coils in parallel saving noise-cancelling effect by the costs of max volume. I use the second method, if it helps you). ps. community says that this is one of the best PAFs available. speaking of SD's pickups, there are two more that people seem to love and often compare with the subj model: antiquity and '59 (sh-1n). also you should know that «Seth Lovers» are not wax potted, so they do have microphonic qualities (really nice for airy sounds, but could be a problem for some who use heavy gain). 59' has alnico V and wax-potting, antiquity is alnico II, no potting, brighter.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great improvement over the original, though the slightest of mismatches
*by J***R on June 28, 2024*

Extremely easy to install. Wired up just like the original neck humbucker in my '95 MIM Tele Special. It's so much cleaner and more versatile. The original net pickup was terribly dirty and there was no out of it. At the same time it's response was flat and kind of boring. But, it was in such contrast to the sharpness of the bridge single coil that, with the Tele's 5-pos switch, it made for some very dynamic cooperation between to the two pickups. This new SD, while over all is miles ahead in every other way, some of the contrast is lost. But, in the end, I'm completely OK with giving that up for the improvement the SD has provided. If I had the chance, I do it again, no question. The only thing I really don't like about this pickup is that it looks so much like the original, hah. I guess I'll just have to prove that I swapped it out by playing it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pickup for a Bluesboy Tribute or other
*by Y***D on June 23, 2017*

Very nice pickup...I installed this in the neck position of a Bluesboy Tribute Telecaster. It really brought the guitar to life...and you need the four wire so you can get the polarity correct.. Great pickup...very satisfied...

## Frequently Bought Together

- Seymour Duncan SH-55n Seth Lover 4-Conductor Pickup - Nickel Neck
- Seymour Duncan SH-55b Seth Lover 4-Conductor Pickup - Nickel Bridge

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*Last updated: 2026-05-07*